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Houston area nonprofits

There are 38,781 organizations in the greater Houstonmetro area, including the cities of Houston, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands. Combined, these Houston metro nonprofits employ 268,456 people, earn more than $57 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $151 billion.
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Job trends for Houston nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
5,281
1-10
1,336
11-25
482
26-100
443
101 to 1,000
233
1,000+
28
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Houston

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
7,376
$250k to $1M
2,248
$1M to $5M
1,170
$5M to $25M
437
$25M to $100M
119
$100M+
53
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Houston

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
8,231
$661,091,470
Educational institutions
5,307
$7,578,836,056
Human service organizations
4,015
$2,117,549,365
Foundations
3,747
$4,438,388,922
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
2,546
$848,795,914
Business and community development organizations
2,040
$1,192,125,990
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
1,959
$1,016,765,777
Youth development organizations
1,334
$121,169,894
Housing providers and shelters
1,030
$884,548,988
Health organizations
832
$32,625,925,083
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Directory of nonprofits in Houston

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Houston Ballet Foundation

Houston Ballet Foundation inspires dance through excellent performances, education programs and academy. Professional dancers perform locally and internationally.
Revenue
$46.4m
Assets
$181.5m
Employees
597
EIN
74-1394920
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kipp Texas

We believe that every child, regardless of economic background has the right to be an exemplary education. We will empower our student to thrive in and graduate from college, choose their paths and positively impact their communities.
Revenue
$482.4m
Assets
$879.7m
Employees
5,674
EIN
01-0639602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life

Amigos Por Vida - Friends for Life is a Houston-based charter school providing education services in a safe environment to at-risk students.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$34.0m
Employees
94
EIN
76-0433067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Terry Foundation

To strengthen the State of Texas by identifying Texas high school graduates and transfer students who have promise of future leadership distinction and assisting them in developing their future and the future of those around them.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$431.0m
Employees
12
EIN
31-1551093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert A Welch Foundation

The Robert A Welch Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX. It made 64 grants last year, of which 30 went to University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Revenue
$47.6m
Assets
$631.1m
Employees
15
EIN
76-0343128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marvy Finger Family Foundation

The Marvy Finger Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. Their focus is on supporting organizations that improve the lives of Houstonians and HISD graduates.
Revenue
$32.1m
Assets
$83.9m
Employees
4
EIN
76-0625865
IRS type
501(c)(3)

HAS Development Corporation (HASDC)

HAS Development Corporation is an airport development and management company, involved in multiple airport privatizations, concessions and the like (in the aggregate, public-private partnerships, PPP's), primarily in Central and South America.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
3
EIN
74-3027286
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hamill Foundation

The Hamill Foundation is a private foundation located in Houston, TX that made 91 grants last year to organizations such as The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. The trustees of the foundation are Charlie H. Read, Charles W. Snider, and Thomas H. Brown.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$205.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7028238
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO)

Houston-based Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has provided reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient cooling and heating to institutions in the Texas Medical Center.
Revenue
$86.1m
Assets
$550.1m
Employees
101
EIN
94-3425643
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

The Hobby Center Foundation coordinates events and manages premier venues for resident companies at The Hobby Center for Performing Arts.
Revenue
$39.8m
Assets
$81.6m
Employees
100
EIN
76-0428914
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cenikor Foundation

The Cenikor Foundation provides affordable, personalized treatment for substance use disorder, serving diverse age groups and promoting long-term recovery through inclusive, evidence-based programs.
Revenue
$37.8m
Assets
$51.6m
Employees
858
EIN
76-0031861
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Astros LLC

The Astros Golf Foundation operates as a community foundation headquartered in Houston, TX and generated $11,181,792 in revenues last year.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
0
EIN
83-1791157
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Powell Foundation

The Powell Foundation distributes funds for public charitable purposes, principally for the encouragement and support of public education, the arts, conservation and human services, with a direct impact within the Foundation's geographic zone of interest.
Revenue
$22.8m
Assets
$421.2m
Employees
8
EIN
74-6104592
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation (CGMF)

The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation is dedicated to nurturing innovative, sustainable solutions to human and environmental problems.
Revenue
$28.4m
Assets
$388.6m
Employees
9
EIN
74-2170127
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MD Anderson Physicians Network

To eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
Revenue
$65.1m
Assets
$45.2m
Employees
77
EIN
76-0449960
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Beta Foundation

Beta Foundation nurtures students toward academic and life success by providing educational opportunities and experiences in Houston, TX.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$41.4m
Employees
177
EIN
45-3019142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation

The Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants to organizations across the United States.
Revenue
$28.0m
Assets
$27.4m
Employees
1
EIN
30-0005201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dovetail Impact Foundation

The David Weekley Family Foundation is a Houston, TX based private foundation that last year made 104 grants. Its purpose is to incur travel expenses and other administrative costs to thoroughly vet and monitor grantees.
Revenue
$30.1m
Assets
$157.9m
Employees
5
EIN
76-0324538
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Arts Alliance

Houston Arts Alliance fosters arts and culture development, supports artists, and enhances resilience in the Houston community through grantmaking and disaster preparedness initiatives.
Revenue
$22.7m
Assets
$37.1m
Employees
27
EIN
74-1946756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Covenant House Texas

Covenant House Texas shelters, protects, and advocates for homeless, trafficked, and sexually exploited youth in Houston and 34 cities worldwide.
Revenue
$14.1m
Assets
$33.1m
Employees
91
EIN
76-0050882
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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